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Port of Minehead

GBMHD🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Minehead

Minehead is a harbor located on the south bank of the Bristol Channel in Somerset, England. It serves as a local port with no specific cargo or vessel type data available.

Background
Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, 21 miles (34 km) north-west of the county town of Taunton, 12 miles (19 km) from the boundary with the county of Devon and close to the Exmoor National Park. The parish includes Alcombe and Woodcombe, suburban villages which have been subsumed into Minehead. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 11,752.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Region

Subdivision
GB-SOM
Latitude
51.2000°
Longitude
-3.4667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBMHD
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11103121 →
Wikidata
Q1020217 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.minehead.co.uk →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Minehead?+
The approach to Minehead is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Western Somerset Lighthouses Lighthouse at 5.3 NM to the E. Other aids include Hinkley Point (12.5 NM E), Burnham-on-Sea Seafront Range Rear (17.8 NM E), Instow Range Front (28.1 NM WSW), Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno (30.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Minehead?+
The Port of Minehead is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Minehead?+
You can track vessels near Minehead (GBMHD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBMHD on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Minehead?+
The Port of Minehead operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.